Members orange amps own Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 I have an orange tiny terror I recently ran into and it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tigger_ferret Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Take it to a tech. If the tubes aren't even glowing your getting nothing to the heaters so you will need to replace more than just the tubes. Without openning it up and having a look over it can't really say anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Take it to a tech. If the tubes aren't even glowing your getting nothing to the heaters so you will need to replace more than just the tubes. Without opening it up and having a look over it can't really say anymore It may very well be the transformer. That may be what you smelled burning unless you were making toast when you turned on your amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anamika1 Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 I have an orange tiny terror I recently ran into and it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orange amps own Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 i think i was unclear on my question, why it was at the technician the tubes were replaced and the amp was fixed. but once i got it home i was peering inside and noticed one of the tubes wasn't pushed in all the way. the tube still works fine but still its bugging me. i opened it up and pushed and wiggled it and couldn't get it to go in any further,the other tube beside it is fine and locked down tight. and tips on how i can get this other one to lock down(go in all the way)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThudMuffin Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 There should be no reason for both tubes not fit 100% snug and all the way up in their sockets. After cooling, pull both tubes out. Look for any signs of a bent pin, or some foreign matter on the tube pins. If they look good, take a look at the sockets. You probably won't be able to see up in there, but look for anything obvious like a broken pin from the old tubes. If you have a can of compressed air (like for cleaning computer keyboards), give the sockets a good blast. Try them again. Switch them around, wiggle them, and futz with them. Don't cram or tap them, but tubes are strong enough for a good wiggle. I have seen techs miss obvious stuff like this, or even break the plastic key and put them in wrong... If that fails, call the tech back and call him a douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orange amps own Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 wow it worked! i was gonna do that but figured that the technician wouldn't of been that stupid. one of the pins wasn't lined up properly. tank you m8t cheers! :snax: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 i think i was unclear on my question,why it was at the technician the tubes were replaced and the amp was fixed.but once i got it home i was peering inside and noticed one of the tubes wasn't pushed in all the way.the tube still works fine but still its bugging me.i opened it up and pushed and wiggled it and couldn't get it to go in any further,the other tube beside it is fine and locked down tight.and tips on how i can get this other one to lock down(go in all the way)? I wouldn't bust my noggin trying to dumb things down for Anamika1 -- it appears that Anamika1 is simply a spammer trying to get signature line links (which were subsequently removed by a moderator) into a number of forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThudMuffin Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 wow it worked! i was gonna do that but figured that the technician wouldn't of been that stupid. one of the pins wasn't lined up properly. tank you m8t cheers! :snax: Never underestimate the epic failness of minimum-wage amp "techs". It's like a mechanic. Find one who's good, and keep him for life. Give him your first-born. Sacrifice chickens on a blood altar in his honor. Related question: I also take the time to use a tissue or (clean) hankie when handling tubes. Anyone have any idea if that's even remotely necessary? I mean, I know it's a good idea w/ halogen light bulbs and all, but tubes?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orange amps own Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 yes you never want to touch them with your hands,the oils from them will create a "hot spot" on the tube and shorten its life. so yes it is a good idea to use a sock or whatnot when handling them. but if you have touched them i have heard of ppl cleaning them with alcohol,don't know if its good for them but ive heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Even the best techs can screw up. In aviation, almost everything is done by checklist so nothing gets overlooked. I'm an airplane mech & I can't go to the can without a checklist (lol/jk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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